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Application Process

The application process is open to all public or parochial students residing in the Bay City Public School District. If you reside outside the Bay City Public Schools District please contact the Gifted and Talented Office at 671-8148.

Accelerated Kindergarten

Parent registers student for Kindergarten at home school. Out of district parents please contact the Administration Building at 686-9700 for registration.

Student participates in District Kindergarten screening. If the student meets certain criteria families are contacted to see if there is interest in further testing.

Academic potential (IQ) testing is administered.

Students who meet certain criteria are invited to attend the Accelerated Kindergarten Program. Families are notified in writing.

Middle School Honors Program (Grades 6-8)

Students not currently enrolled in Bay City Public School please fill out the Online Referral Form. You may also download the checklist here for the additional materials that are needed: OUT OF DISTRICT CHECKLIST

Students may also be invited to be part of a candidate pool based on achievement scores.

Families are notified of referral by letter.

Teacher Recommendations and transcripts are gathered. Teacher Recommendations forms will be sent directly to the teacher. The Teacher Recommendation forms will be done electronically this year.

Students who are being evaluated must take two or more of the Screening Assessment for Gifted Elementary and Middle School Students subtests. All students will take the Reasoning subtest and depending on the courses they are applying for: Math/Science and/or English Language Arts/Social Studies.

Test scores and achievement data is compiled for each candidate's academic profile.

A selection committee convenes to evaluate students and make recommendations for placement.

All families are notified in writing regarding selection committee’s decisions.